Production: The Girl in the Field (Short Film)

Location: Toronto

Employer: Twisted Alliance Productions.

Duration: 4 months, starts November 2007
A short, student film. Filming will take place in January 2008, with rehearsals commencing November 2007. Ryerson University 4th year student production.

DIRECTOR: Anna Rolek.

SYNOPSIS: All Olivia wants to do is to be left alone. She was brought to her family’s home, after she attempted to commit suicide, by her husband, Christian. As much as she tries to convince him they should leave, she is unsuccessful. As a result she spends most of her time sleeping on an old couch in the living room. To escape reality, she imagines herself in a field, where she relaxes. Sometimes her family appears in this field acting as her conscience asking her questions and worrying about her. There is always a member of her family who watches her. Although they try their best to understand and help her when she needs it, they do not know what to do to help her. The constant supervision worsens Olivia’s condition to the point where it has become so difficult for Olivia to function. She decides to commit suicide. One night, after everyone is asleep she leaves the house never to return again.

Apply to: Kathleen Mackey: Email (kmackey@ryerson.ca)

5 breakdowns:

1. Male / 15-17 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. LUKE, Olivia's brother. He's a bright young man. He does everything he can to help his sister but doesn't completely understand her depression.

2. Female / 41-50 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. LESLIE, Olivia's mother. She is worried about her daughter and wants the best for her. She can be a bit overbearing but only shows the utmost love and concern for her daughter.

3. Male / 41-50 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. JAKE, Olivia's father. He is serious and stern, but loves his daughter, yet distant. He doesn't quite understand Olivia's depression and thus he doesn't know how to act around her.

4. Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. CHRISTIAN, 20-30, husband to Olivia. Christian is worried about Olivia and wants to do everything he can to help her.

5. Female / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. OLIVIA, a woman 20-30, struggling with depression. She is brought to her family's home after a suicide attempt.